Winter is a great time to notice more about the tree in your yard, on your street or road, especially by taking a walk or hike at a local park. The fresh air will do you some good on a sunny day.

Identifying trees in winter doesn’t stop at bark and buds. In this second part, we explore additional features and techniques that make winter tree ID easier, from branching patterns to habitat clues.

Many of nature's treasures have been buried by recent snow. Yet trees offer opportunities for exploration regardless of snow depth or season. Tree bark has many functions, and upon close examination ...

“Woodland Wednesday Winter Tree ID: Leaves are for Chumps” will be held March 1 at the Lantern Court Estate at Camp Red Oak, 9203 Kirtland Chardon Road in Kirtland, for those who want to learn to use ...

As Jackie Raiford ran her hand across the bark of a tree in Fountain Rock Park, she asked the group in front of her how they could identify it with no leaves. They ran down a list of clues. Were the ...

Snow and ice covered Milwaukee and much of southeastern Wisconsin earlier this month with totals topping 10 inches farther from Lake Michigan. While snow might provide some much-needed relief during ...

It’s easy to understand why some refer to winter as “stick season.” Snow cover, gray skies, and cold temperatures could lead to agreement that there is nothing but sticks to look at in the garden. But ...